Top 2000 CEO SurveyChin
Majority of CEOs Dissatisfied with Tsai Administration
While Taiwan’s CEOs are cautiously optimistic about global economic prospects, they are pessimistic about relations with China, and the percentage with "nil intention” to invest is at a four-year high.
2017 Forecast for Taiwan
Can Demand, Investment Rebound?
Sluggish private consumption. Stagnant domestic demand. Weak investment. These and other factors portend a challenging run for Taiwan’s economy in 2017. CommonWealth Magazine takes a look at what next year has in store for the country.
Parley for the Ocean
Turning Ocean Waste into Footwear - Taiwan Makes it Possible
Every year, up to nine million tons of plastic waste ends up in the oceans, where it endangers marine life. However, a new green technology makes it possible to turn trash recovered from the sea into footwear material for another product life cycle. The secret behind this upcycling can be found in Taoyuan City’s Guanyin District.
2017 Forecast: Foreign Policy
US-China Power Reshuffle Chills Cross-strait Ties
Taiwan’s role in the power struggle between China and the United States means that it must be prepared for difficult times ahead. Not only is Taiwan unlikely to benefit from trade, the cross-strait stalemate is sure to continue.
2017 Forecast: Domestic Politics
Reform Gets Underway as Approval Plummets
In the course of its first year in office, Tsai Ing-wen’s administration has barely gotten reforms rolling, only to face ire at every turn. Yet for Tsai there is no turning back, making for a bumpy ride ahead in 2017.
52Hz, I Love You
Wei Te-sheng Wants Audiences to Feel Happy
Film director Wei Te-sheng has turned his hand to making a musical. Featuring original songs and lyrics, 52Hz, I Love You is a film that awakens the ears, gets the heart pumping, and is sure to warm your heart.
Exclusive Interview: Premier Lin Chuan
Taiwan’s Big Infrastructure Ambitions
Premier Lin Chuan’s approval ratings have plummeted in his six months in office. But in an interview with CommonWealth Magazine, he insists he will remain focused on addressing Taiwan’s problems and let others worry about the polls.